CATL Pledges $2.5 Billion for AI Data Centers and Robotics Ventures
CATL says it has pledged more than 17 billion yuan ($2.5 billion) since June to ventures beyond its core battery business, including AI data centers and robotics. The move is framed as diversification to offset EV market softness while targeting digital infrastructure growth, supported by analysts who view the investments as strategic and potentially reinforcing CATL’s energy storage leadership if demand rises.